What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Collins Family & Estate Law Group?
We’re seeking a skilled and experienced paralegal to support our growing legal team. The ideal candidate for this position will use their work experience and organizational skills to prepare and maintain legal documents, file motions, interview clients, and conduct legal research. If you’re looking to fill an invaluable position at a firm and love helping others, apply today.
Compensation:$50,000 yearly DOE
Responsibilities:
- Take care of administrative tasks such as answering phones and maintaining an organized filing system for all legal documents
- Conduct interviews with clients to gather information about their legal issues
- Work with lawyers to prepare for trial by conducting research on legal articles, preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, filing motions, and assisting with client meetings
- Draft subpoenas and coordinate with process servers
- Draft legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits under the guidance of a lawyer
- Organize our case filing systems to ensure all documents are properly sorted and easy to locate, and perform other administrative duties as needed
- Coordinate law office activity, including drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers
Qualifications:
- Must have strong interpersonal skills and talent for writing and grammar
- ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies; Bachelor’s degree desired
- Strong preference for candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have an advanced paralegal education
- Must have great time-management skills and organizational skills
- 3 years of legal service experience under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
Please note that your ability and willingness to follow these instructions will play a big role in whether you will be considered for this position. Please submit a resume and a cover letter. In the cover letter, the first sentence should name one movie you have seen or book you have read in the last twelve months, and why you liked it so much.
About Company
Collins Family & Estate Law Group is an established and growing regional law firm with 15 offices throughout North Carolina and South Carolina. We have built our firm around a simple principle: provide exceptional legal representation while treating clients with the responsiveness, compassion, and personal attention they deserve.
Our people are one of our greatest strengths. Many of our Partners, Senior Attorneys, Paralegals, and team members have been with the firm for five, ten, or more years. We value collaboration, professional growth, and giving talented people the opportunity to build meaningful, long-term careers with us.
Benefits include:
Competitive compensation and performance-based bonus opportunities
401(k) with firm matching
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Paid time off
Retirement benefits
Professional development and growth opportunities
Salary : $50,000